Bananas Foster: 7 Irresistible Tips for a Magical Dessert Recipe
Bananas Foster is a decadent dessert with sautéed bananas in rum sauce, perfect for a magical ending to any meal.
Equipment
- Skillet
- long lighter
Ingredients
Bananas Foster
- 4 pieces ripe bananas sliced
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup dark rum
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
To Serve
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until fully liquified and slightly bubbling.
- Add the brown sugar to the melted butter and stir constantly until the sugar disappears and the mixture becomes smooth and syrupy.
- Sprinkle in the cinnamon and add the sliced bananas to the skillet, gently stirring to coat them in the sauce.
- Continue cooking the bananas for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften but still hold their shape, taking care not to overcook.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and carefully pour in the dark rum.
- Ignite the rum using a long lighter or match, allowing the flames to burn for a few seconds to enhance the flavor and burn off the alcohol. Be cautious during this step to avoid burns.
- Spoon the warm banana mixture over scoops of vanilla ice cream and serve right away for the best contrast of temperatures and textures.
Notes
Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent them from turning mushy during cooking. Be very careful when igniting the rum; keep a fire extinguisher nearby as a safety precaution. You can substitute dark rum with bourbon for a slightly different flavor profile. For a richer sauce, consider adding a splash of heavy cream after cooking the bananas and before serving. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast between the warm bananas and cold ice cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
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